California native Jackson Zabierek played in Major League Rugby between 2024-2025. He represented the Seattle Seawolves (2024) and the Chicago Hounds (2025).

Zabierek played football during high school, and also played rugby with Lamorinda RFC in California. He attended the University of Santa Cruz between 2019-2023, captaining the team from 2020 until his graduation. Zabierek has represented the USA U23 team, as well as the California Grizzlies on their 2023 tour of Chile.

Zabierek is a successful MLR draftee, having been selected in the 2nd Rd 18th overall by Rugby FC LA in the 2023 Collegiate Draft, but did not sign with LA. Instead, he represented the American Raptors during their 2024 Super Rugby Americas campaign. When the SRA season ended, he signed with the Seattle Seawolves for their 2024 playoff run, earning his first MLR start and 6 appearances as the Seawolves advanced to the 2024 Championship game where they fell 11-20 to the New England Free Jacks. Zabierek came off the bench in all 3 playoff games for the Seawolves in 2024, including the Championship game.

On January 5th, 2025, the Chicago Hounds announced the signing of Jackson Zabierek for the 2025 season.

achievements

• 2023 MLR Draftee: 2nd Rd – 18th Overall (Rugby FC LA)

NARDB Player # 1,285